European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The visit by top EU representatives to Belgrade symbolizes the confirmation of Europe's lasting support for the Ukrainian state, which has survived the past four years of war unleashed by Russia in violation of international law.
According to available information, Kyiv has become a center of European diplomacy over the past period. Although the Russian army is advancing in Ukraine, it is not where it originally intended to be, and its advances are accompanied by serious losses. Ukraine has also been able to afford some surprising attacks and successfully weathered last year, which was one of the harshest winter periods of the war.
The presence of several European leaders in Kyiv underscores the symbolic and practical importance of Ukrainian resistance for Europe. At the same time, however, disputes have arisen concerning financial support. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that his country will block funds intended for Kyiv for the years 2026 to 2027. Orbán justified his decision by citing the halt in the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, which he says undermines Hungary's energy security. Costa subsequently called on Orbán to end this blockade. The tension surrounding the financial support measures thus illustrates the complexity of EU unity even on the question of support for Ukraine.
European leadership confirms support for Ukraine on fourth anniversary of invasion, Orbán blocks financial aid
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